Microsoft’s GitHub CEO to step down, no direct replacement planned - Axios

Published 11/08/2025, 16:40
Microsoft’s GitHub CEO to step down, no direct replacement planned - Axios

Investing.com -- GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke announced Monday that he will step down from his position, with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) deciding not to directly replace the role, according to Axios, citing internal memos.

Dohmke informed staff via email that he is departing to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors, as revealed in communications first shared with Axios.

Following this leadership change, GitHub’s management structure will be reorganized, with its leadership team now reporting to several Microsoft executives instead of having a dedicated CEO.

Under the new arrangement outlined by Microsoft CoreAI head Jay Parikh, GitHub’s revenue, engineering, and support functions will be overseen by Julia Liuson, who leads Microsoft’s developer division. Meanwhile, GitHub’s chief product officer Mario Rodriguez will report to Asha Sharma, Microsoft’s AI platform VP.

This restructuring marks a significant shift for GitHub, which has operated with considerable independence since Microsoft acquired the platform in 2018. The developer-focused platform has grown increasingly vital to Microsoft’s broader strategy of attracting developers to Windows and Azure, as well as to its expanding suite of AI tools.

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